Industrial heat pumps make it possible to reuse available heat in your business process. Residual heat that would otherwise be lost can be upgraded to a usable temperature level. This reduces energy consumption and helps to become less dependent on fossil heat sources.
Van Abeelen Koudetechniek designs and implements industrial heat pump solutions for companies with a high demand for heat and cold. Examples include food production, process industry, logistics, cold storage and freezer buildings, and other production environments where heat and cold can be combined intelligently.
Recovering heat from your process
Many industrial processes produce residual heat. In traditional installations, that heat often escapes into the atmosphere or cooling water. With an industrial heat pump, that energy can be reused, for example for process water, cleaning, space heating, or other heat consumers in the company.
The result is a more efficient energy system. Not because a separate machine is added, but because heat and cold are better matched to each other.
Designed around your application
An industrial heat pump only works properly if the design is correct. That is why Van Abeelen first looks at the entire process: where does the heat come from, what temperature level is available, where is heat needed and how constant is that demand?
Based on that, we determine which technology is suitable. In doing so, we focus on efficiency, safety, controllability, maintenance, and its compatibility with existing cooling or heating systems.
Natural refrigerants for industrial heat
For industrial heat pumps, natural refrigerants are often a strong choice. Ammonia, CO₂, propane and butane each have their own characteristics and application areas. Which solution is best depends on capacity, temperature range, location and process.
Van Abeelen has extensive experience with natural refrigerants in industrial refrigeration technology. We bring that knowledge to bear on heat pump projects. This results in an installation that is not only sustainable but also runs practically and reliably.
Combination of cooling and heating
The greatest savings often lie in the combination. A cooling system removes heat. A heat pump can reuse that heat. By intelligently connecting both systems, energy is used more efficiently and the overall efficiency of your system can be improved.
- Upgrading residual heat to usable process heat
- Less use of gas-fired heating sources
- Better utilization of existing cooling technology
- Lower energy costs with the right application
- Support for sustainability and electrification
Engineering, construction and service under one roof
Van Abeelen provides the service from advice to installation. Our engineers design the system, our technicians build and install the technology, and our service department provides maintenance and support. This keeps the knowledge in one team and ensures the installation is built exactly as intended.
We also think along when it comes to monitoring and control. An industrial heat pump must not only provide heat, but also react stably and efficiently to changing process conditions.